Eighth Grade Upper School French 1 Pathway
technologies that were learned previously. This course will support English vocabulary through Greek and Latin derivatives and roots and help prepare students for any modern language chosen to study in the Upper School. Support for grade-level math includes a review of concepts, vocabulary, and an application of problem-solving strategies. Time management, organization of assignment tracking, and completion will continually be modeled and prompted. Text: Entrecultures 1
University Liggett School is committed to placing all students in the modern language course appropriate to their skills and experience. Eighth graders will be provided an opportunity to replace their study of either Chinese or Spanish with introductory French, with the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Modern Languages Department and school administrators. They will be enrolled in the Upper School’s French 1 course for their eighth-grade year. This course will provide Middle School credit and appear on the Middle School transcript. This course will not count towards the graduation requirement for modern language in Upper School. Students who elect to enroll in Upper School courses must possess the studentship skills necessary to be successful in an Upper School course. Students new to University Liggett School in the eighth grade may elect to begin their language study in French per the pathway above or be assessed by the Modern Languages Department for placement in the appropriate Middle or Upper School Chinese or Spanish course.
French 1 Full Year (Three Trimesters) Prerequisites: Recommendation by committee
This course supports the Middle School curriculum through systematic reading and writing-specific instruction to build skill connections and confidence in students to prepare them for future course content. Reading and text complexity curriculum will include decoding strategies for multisyllabic words, strategies and practice to increase oral and silent reading rates, and expansion of both academic and specific vocabulary while increasing students’ confidence in reading for meaning. An emphasis on reading and annotating different types of text will be practiced with support. Written expression will be taught using a workshop model in conjunction with the student’s English class using mini-lessons, writing rubrics, and reciprocal feedback for editing and revisions. Technology applications will be embedded throughout the class. Students will practice technology tools in the context of assignments that aid in the organization of ideas, organization of essay content, grammar, spelling, and note-taking. As students hone these skills in sixth and seventh grades, the eighth grade year focus will shift to more writing practice from various content sources independently, using strategies and
2025-2026 ULS Curriculum Guide
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